#8b5bc2 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8b5bc2 is composed of 54.5% red, 35.7% green and 76.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 28.4% cyan, 53.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 23.9% black. It has a hue angle of 268 degrees, a saturation of 45.8% and a lightness of 55.9%. #8b5bc2 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffb6ff with #170085. Closest websafe color is: #9966cc.

    • R 55
    • G 36
    • B 76
    RGB color chart
    • C 28
    • M 53
    • Y 0
    • K 24
    CMYK color chart

#8b5bc2 color description : Moderate violet.

#8b5bc2 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8b5bc2 has RGB values of R:139, G:91, B:194 and CMYK values of C:0.28, M:0.53, Y:0, K:0.24. Its decimal value is 9132994.

Hex triplet 8b5bc2 #8b5bc2
RGB Decimal 139, 91, 194 rgb(139,91,194)
RGB Percent 54.5, 35.7, 76.1 rgb(54.5%,35.7%,76.1%)
CMYK 28, 53, 0, 24
HSL 268°, 45.8, 55.9 hsl(268,45.8%,55.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 268°, 53.1, 76.1
Web Safe 9966cc #9966cc
CIE-LAB 48.091, 40.32, -46.845
XYZ 24.125, 16.866, 53.021
xyY 0.257, 0.179, 16.866
CIE-LCH 48.091, 61.807, 310.719
CIE-LUV 48.091, 14.626, -75.224
Hunter-Lab 41.069, 32.984, -47.797
Binary 10001011, 01011011, 11000010

Color Schemes with #8b5bc2

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Alternatives to #8b5bc2

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#8b5bc2 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8b5bc2

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8b5bc2;}
.background {background-color:#8b5bc2;}
.border {border:1px solid #8b5bc2;}

Shades and Tints of #8b5bc2

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #050308 is the darkest color, while #faf8fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8b5bc2

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8e8697 is the less saturated color, while #871eff is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8b5bc2 is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #757575 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #797084 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #4276d4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #4b7abd Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #81767e Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5c6cce Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #626ebe Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #846c97 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population